1. United States
2. N.C.
3. Letter

PLEASE SUPPORT HR 4356!!! The Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act (H.R. 4356), led by a bipartisan coalition in Congress, seeks to prohibit the Bureau of Land Management from using low-flying helicopters to gather wild horses and burros. For decades, the federal government has contracted private helicopter companies to chase these iconic animals over rugged terrain into capture pens. However, animal welfare advocates and lawmakers argue that this high-stress method frequently leads to severe exhaustion, traumatic injuries, separated families, and even animal deaths. The proposed legislation would phase out these aerial chases, requiring tracking cameras on helicopters in the interim while researching safer population control alternatives. Beyond the critical welfare concerns, proponents of the bill point to the massive financial burden on taxpayers. Helicopter roundups cost the American public tens of millions of dollars—exceeding $36 million over a five-year period—while only a tiny fraction of the federal program's budget is spent on humane fertility control. If passed, the bill would steer wild equine management toward sustainable solutions, including expanding safe fertility treatments and utilizing traditional cowboys for on-the-ground herding. By transitioning away from aggressive helicopter pursuits, the bill seeks to preserve the freedom of America's wild herds while safeguarding public funds and establishing a more compassionate standard for wildlife conservation. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS